Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Have a question. Has anyone seen or own a Western Electric portable (wooden case) that is an electric two spools machine?? I have a friend wanting to sell one, but have no idea what it is worth. In really nice shape. Who made the 2 spool machines??
Texas Jan
2 spools? I have a 1917 Western Electric portable in a bentwood case, but it has a round bobbin. Western Electric machines were made by National, and only for 2 years 1917 and 1918. Then Graybar took the machines from National.
Yes the National Two Spools was badged for Western Electric.
If it has a "can" in the bobbin area that holds a spool then it is a Two Spools machine.
I have seen them sell as high as $650 on ebay, last year.
Keep it!!!! It's a great machine for piecing.
I don't own it yet, now knowing what it can be worth, I can't afford it. lol
Texas Jan
I picked up my first National Two Spools, just the machine, for $30 last year. This spring, I picked up the second one in parlor cabinet with the cute treadle feet for $150.
Just keep looking!!!